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Workers have been organising,
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rights at Sydney Trades Hall since 1895.

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Why are NSW teachers on strike? The teaching profession has reached a crisis point in NSW due to a decade of rising workloads, uncompetitive salaries and growing staff shortages. The NSW Government has failed to address these problems, leaving teachers with no choice but strike. Read more

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence We all share a responsibility to drive forward Gender Equality and reduce sexual, domestic and family violence and harassment in Australia. This is why Unions NSW is launching an Australia-leading Gender Equality Position Paper and series of events for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. Register

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Farm Worker Wage Decision (Horticultural Award): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Everything you need to know about the Fair Work Commission decision (3 November 2021) on wages and piece rates for farm workers. Read more

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Gender Equality Position Paper Unions NSW values equality, justice, integrity and progressing the lives of working people. Unions NSW will, in partnership with affiliates, use its powerful civil society voice and formidable industrial influence to advocate to government and employers for workplace gender equality. Read more

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